AboutJared Romey Expertise I live in Puerto Rico so can answer travel related questions, as well as adapting to the local culture. I own a business in Puerto Rico, so can also answer questions related to that and similar business issues. I CANNOT answer detailed legal questions, as I have had almost no experience in this area. This includes being unable to answer questions on inheritance, trusts, probate, etc.
Experience I have lived in Puerto Rico for 7 years, and have traveled the island (as well as surrounding islands) extensively.
Publications Book "Speaking Boricua", 2004, about Puerto Rican spanish slang.
Book "Speaking Phrases Boricua", 2005, about Puerto Rican sayings.
Book "Speaking Argento", 2009, about Argentine spanish slang.
Book "Speaking Chileno", scheduled for early 2010, about Chilean spanish slang.
Education/Credentials Master's in International Business, with a focus in Finance and Spanish
Question I am thinking of retirement in Puerto Rico. My question is:Do I need to go through immigration in order to live there? Are there other things I would have to do to move there?
Answer Mildred,
Puerto Rico is part of the United States for immigration purposes so, no, you do not need to go through immigration. For example, Puerto Ricans are US citizens, and travel with US passports.
However, you should have a passport to come here. The US has implemented stricter travel requirements recently. In the past you could travel with a birth certificate or driver's license, but now it is best to travel with a passport.
Obviously, if you go to another country here in the Caribbean and then return to Puerto Rico then you will have to pass through immigration.
